Black Monday again?

Black Monday again?

Money. Money. Money. It seems like we are again experiencing another ‘Black Monday”. Or is the sky falling? Which is it? Let’s look at past and present indicators – Black Monday refers to the stock market crash that occurred on October 19, 1987, and on other Mondays That’s when the DJIA (Dow Jones Industrial Average) lost […]

Overcome Illiteracy

Overcome Illiteracy

There is a growing problem of children and adults in America who cannot read a newspaper article. It is estimated that 68% of America’s fourth graders do not read proficiently. One out of six children who do not read at age level by the end of third grade will likely not graduate from high school. […]

You can do it too

You can do it too

It’s summer again! Or at least the other season! lol Don’t know what to do with your time? Look here for great ideas to do regularly – Play, doodle, and be creative Write in a journal Take a picture or draw something Write down what you saw, read, or heard today Try a new food […]

May the 4th…

May the 4th…

Want to have some fun during this Star Wars celebration? Here are a few things you can do to make it awesome – Star Wars: the Mini Book of Lightsabers (a pocket-sized book full of fun and exploration review by Joseph Forbush) Light sabers for sale (fans of the Star Wars universe can find lightsabers […]

Eclipse 2024

Eclipse 2024

Today, the moon will pass directly between the sun and Earth’s orbits. This will create a total solar eclipse of Earth’s view of the sun. The solar eclipse has brought excitement to millions across North America with many traveling to get the best view. The path of totality varies from state to state. The last […]

Grandes regalos

Grandes regalos

Grandes regalos! Learning to Read: Favorite Fairy Tales (Aprender a leer: cuentos de hadas favoritos) Learning to Read: Fairy Tale Adventures (Aprender a leer: aventuras de cuento de hadas) Learning to Read: New Testament Stories (Aprender a leer: historias del nuevo testamento) Homeschoolers: Translate online and learn how to speak a few words in another […]

April Fool’s Day 2024

April Fool’s Day 2024

April Fool’s Day! LOL The sky is falling! The sky is falling! said Chicken Little to whom? You will have to read on to know more! Read the story of “Chicken Little” in Learning to Read: Fairy Tale Adventures! Then enjoy this fun word search below! Word searches develop spelling skills, extend vocabulary, and emphasize […]

Spring has sprung!

Spring has sprung!

Happy Spring! Spring arrived on March 19th this year. Why? Because 2024 is a Leap Year. Let’s immerse ourselves in nature’s splendor. What an awesome time of year! Here are a few signs of springtime – The birds are singing The weather is a little less cold Dormant plants begin to grow again New seedlings […]

Saint Patrick’s Day

Saint Patrick’s Day

On Saint Patrick’s Day we celebrate Irish culture! The Feast of Saint Patrick is March 17th. Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. It’s a lucky day indeed. Irish tradition tells us that those who find a four-leaf clover are destined for good luck. Play this fun word search called “Saint Patrick’s Day.” Word […]

Pi Day

Pi Day

Pi Day is March 14th! π (the Greek letter) is equal to 3.14!  Some people like to celebrate by eating a piece of pie or pizza on this day! Blaze Pizza promotes a month-long pizza deal. Other fascinating Pi Day facts include: The number π is a mathematical constant Archimedes is considered to be the greatest mathematician of ancient […]